12 career tips from Team Marie Claire #PassItOn

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Discovered the secret to career success? Time to #PassItOn to other women

It was Gloria Vanderbilt who said, ‘I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.’ And we couldn’t agree more. This is why Marie Claire is kicking off our #PassItOn campaign to encourage women everywhere to share their tips for career success on social media. Think of it as a sisterly passing on of the baton, if you will. Because if one woman discovers a secret tactic or coping mechanism for being the best she can be at work, then we can all benefit from it.

To launch the #PassItOn campaign, we asked Team Marie Claire to share one important life lesson that they’ve learnt over the course of their career. Please share your own advice with us using #PassItOn

Seize every opportunity

‘It may seem like a waste of time, but I think you should go to every job interview that comes up, even if you’re not interested in the role. You never know where it might lead. And if you’re not happy in your job, don’t get resentful, just get a new job.’Miranda McMinn, deputy editor

Consider everyone’s opinions

‘I always think it’s so important not to say a flat out no to anyone’s ideas. If they aren’t quite right, build on them and mould them so it feels like a team effort. That’s how you end up getting the best out of people.’Phoebe Sing, creative director

Don’t focus on the obstacles

‘If you’re working on an idea or project, do everything you can to make it work rather than focussing on the obstacles. I spent the formative part of my career in newspapers where I was always being given seemingly impossible tasks to turn around in record time. There was no time to be negative. That stuck with me. So much of life is about having the right mindset, using your initiative, believing it will work and just getting on with it.’Andrea Thompson, features director

Say yes as often as you can

‘Try to say yes instead of no wherever possible (within reason!). A can-do attitude will get you everywhere.’Jess Wood, fashion features director

Never stop learning

‘That often means throwing yourself into unfamiliar territory, putting your hand up to help with something outside of your remit, and talking to – and crucially, listening – to the people around you. Look for the opportunities in every conversation you have and be interested in every new person you meet.